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Derek Silveira vs. Roberto Valenzuela Jr. on April 12

April 1, 2019March 31, 2019 by Bob Trieger

Former New England welterweight champion Derek “The Surgeon” Silveira has a new opponent for his April 12th main event fight for the vacant N.E. welterweight title on a stacked “Riot … Read more

No Sugar Ray, No Duran, – Terence Crawford Picks His Five Greatest-Ever Fighters

March 31, 2019 by James Slater

Terence Crawford - Three-weight world ruler and current WBO welterweight champion and pound-for-pound entrant Terence Crawford was asked, by Top Rank on the 'Quick Hits' series, to list his personal picks for the five greatest-ever boxers. The unbeaten star is of course aiming to become one of the best ever himself and he looks at those that came before him for inspiration.

Three-weight world ruler and current WBO welterweight champion and pound-for-pound entrant Terence Crawford was asked, by Top Rank on the ‘Quick Hits’ series, to list his personal picks for the … Read more

Upset In Bilbao, Spain As David Avanesyan Stops Unbeaten Puncher Kerman Lejarraga In Nine

March 31, 2019 by James Slater

David Avanesyan - There was a big upset shocker in Bilbao, Spain last night, as Russia's David Avanesyan snapped the 27-fight unbeaten streak of exciting puncher Kerman Lejarraga to take the European welterweight title. Lejarraga, promoted by Lou DiBella, was making inroads towards big things, DiBella telling RingTV.com before last night's fight that should he win the Avanesyan bout, his next outing would be on a big stage in the U.S.

There was a big upset shocker in Bilbao, Spain last night, as Russia’s David Avanesyan snapped the 27-fight unbeaten streak of exciting puncher Kerman Lejarraga to take the European welterweight … Read more

Ryan Garcia Defeats Jose Lopez By Technical Knockout In Round 2

March 31, 2019March 31, 2019 by DAZN

Ryan Garcia - In front of a sold-out crowd at Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino on Saturday night, Ryan Garcia dazzled fans and furthered his unblemished record by defeating Jose Lopez via stoppage at the end of Round 2. In the co-main event, Angel Acosta dropped Ganigan Lopez by knockout in Round 8 to successfully defend his WBO Light Flyweight Title. Additionally, Rocky Hernandez took down Ibrahim Class in a second round knockout, while top Irish prospect Aaron McKenna won by unanimous decision against Loretto Olivas to retain his undefeated record.

In front of a sold-out crowd at Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino on Saturday night, Ryan Garcia dazzled fans and furthered his unblemished record by defeating Jose Lopez via stoppage … Read more

RESULTS: Oleksandr Gvozdyk stops Doudou Ngumbu

March 31, 2019March 31, 2019 by Top Rank

Doudou Ngumbu, Ray Robinson - Oleksandr "The Nail" Gvozdyk nailed down the first defense of his WBC light heavyweight world title, knocking out Doudou Ngumbu in the fifth round.

Oleksandr “The Nail” Gvozdyk nailed down the first defense of his WBC light heavyweight world title, knocking out Doudou Ngumbu in the fifth round. (Photo Credit: Top Rank) Ngumbu (38-9, … Read more

RESULTS: Angel ‘Tito’ Acosta Stops Ganigan Lopez; Garcia scores dominant stoppage victory against Lopez

March 31, 2019March 31, 2019 by Golden Boy Promotions

Ryan Garcia - Angel Acosta (20-1, 19 KOs) of San Juan, Puerto Rico successfully defended his WBO Light Flyweight World Title against Ganigan Lopez (35-9-1, 19 KOs) of Carolina, Puerto Rico via knockout in the eighth round of a fight originally scheduled for twelve rounds. The fight was stopped at 1:55 of the aforementioned round.

Angel Acosta (20-1, 19 KOs) of San Juan, Puerto Rico successfully defended his WBO Light Flyweight World Title against Ganigan Lopez (35-9-1, 19 KOs) of Carolina, Puerto Rico via knockout … Read more

RESULTS: Liam Smith defeats Sam Eggington

March 31, 2019March 30, 2019 by Jeff Sorby

David Price, Kash Ali, Liam Smith, Sam Eggington - Liam Smith (27-2-1, 15 KOs) got back on the winning track on Saturday night in defeating Sam Eggington (24-6, 15 KOs) by a fifth round stoppage to claim the World Boxing Council Silver junior middleweight title at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, England.

Liam Smith (27-2-1, 15 KOs) got back on the winning track on Saturday night in defeating Sam Eggington (24-6, 15 KOs) by a fifth round stoppage to claim the World … Read more

RESULTS: David Price Wins Wild Fight With Kash Ali As Ali Is Disqualified For Biting!

April 2, 2019March 30, 2019 by James Slater

David Price, Kash Ali - David Price is never in a dull fight, win or lose, and tonight's fight in his home town of Liverpool bore this out in quite bizarre fashion. Going up against unbeaten 27 year old Kash Ali of Birmingham, Price was twice bitten and won by way of a fifth-round disqualification. The end came as Ali, Price's former sparring partner, was hurt by a big shot and grabbed onto Price, dragging him to the canvas. With both men on the canvas in a messy heap, Ali bit Price in the side of his body.

David Price is never in a dull fight, win or lose, and tonight’s fight in his home town of Liverpool bore this out in quite bizarre fashion. Going up against … Read more